The California Disability Rating System is used to assess the work capabilities of the injured worker, and to make recommendations for their subsequent employment.
loss of lift capacity in percent =
= (((ability to lift prior to injury) - (ability to lift after the injury)) / (ability to lift prior to injury)) * 100
Loss of Lift Capacity
Features
Category
< 25%
no disability
25%
able to bend, stoop, climb and carry
A
limited ability to bend, stoop, climb and carry
B
50%
able to bend, stoop, climb and carry
C
limited ability to bend, stoop, climb and carry; able to grip and pinch
D
limited ability to bend, stoop, climb and carry; limited ability to grip and pinch
E
> 50%
able to stand without limitation
F
limited ability to stand without limitation
G
limited ability to stand with limitation
H
Category
Lost Work Capacity
Recommendation
A
10%
no very heavy lifting
B
15%
no very heavy lifting
C
20%
no heavy lifting
D
25%
no heavy lifting, repeated bending and stooping
E
30%
no heavy work
F
50%
light work
G
60%
semi-sedentary work
H
70%
sedentary work
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